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Watch: Moment Nasa astronauts undock from space station

Watch: Moment Nasa astronauts undock from space station

Summary

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 has returned to Earth earlier than planned because one astronaut had a serious medical condition. NASA did not reveal which of the four astronauts had the medical issue, respecting privacy.

Key Facts

  • NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission started its trip back from the International Space Station (ISS).
  • A serious medical condition in one crew member led to the early return.
  • NASA did not disclose who had the medical issue or what the condition was.
  • The crew included US astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke.
  • Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov were also part of the mission.
  • This return is the first emergency return since the ISS began operating in 1998.

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